pleased as Punch

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Idioms and Phrases

Delighted, as in We were pleased as Punch when they asked us to be god-parents . This term alludes to the character Punch in Punch and Judy shows, who is always very happy when his evil deeds succeed. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

I think it’s good for the sport and I would be pleased as punch if you could join us in attending the play one of these days.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s team was pleased as punch for much of the week, seeing all these new candidates jump into the presidential race for him to smush.

From Slate

“I’m pleased as punch!” the singer wrote Sunday on Instagram as she posed with the golden award, adding, “I’m so so honored to receive this.”

From Washington Post

"I'm pleased as punch!" said the star on receiving her latest prize.

From BBC

And Leafie was pleased as punch for the company.

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